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Tshepo Rabothe

Senior journalist - FARPost
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Betway Premiership, SAFJA Excellence, Player Transfers, Tactical Match Analysis, South African Football Culture |
​Tshepo Rabothe is a Gauteng-based Senior Sports Journalist at FARPost (Pty) Ltd. Specialising in the Betway Premiership and South African football culture, he is recognised for delivering high-impact, exclusive interviews with the league’s top coaches, players, and influential industry role players. ​In 2025, Tshepo was nominated for the SAFJA Young Journalist of the Year by the South African Football Journalists Association. This distinction validates his technical expertise and professional authority within the competitive sports media landscape. His reporting provides critical “Information Gain” on club dynamics and industry shifts, cementing his status as a primary contributor to the South African football discourse.

Tshepo Rabothe

Cape Town City FC after defeating Highbury FC

CT City enters NFD title race, Milford end 2025 in pole position

Cape Town City FC have entered the Motsepe Foundation Championship title race with a 1-0 victory over Highbury FC, while Milford FC closed off the year at…
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Cape Town City FC in action against AmaTuks

CT City thrash AmaTuks, Baroka boost relegation fight

Cape Town City FC thrashed AmaTuks 4-0 in the Motsepe Foundation Championship on Saturday afternoon, while Baroka FC beat Black Leopards 3-1 to boost their…
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Kaizer Chiefs in action against Zamalek

Chiefs force late draw in Confederation Cup against Zamalek

Kaizer Chiefs snatched a crucial point in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages on Saturday, forcing a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Egyptian giants Zamalek…
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Sean Louw. Picture courtesy of Wydad Athletic Club/Facebook

Former Rulani Mokwena technical team member joins Chippa

Former Rulani Mokwena’s goalkeeper coach Sean Louw has joined Betway Premiership side Chippa United to intensify the club’s fight to avoid relegation. The…
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Miguel Cardoso in the CAF Champions League

‘Sundowns has to be proud’: Cardoso on draw against Mokwena

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has made an honest admission about sharing the spoils with Rulani Mokwena's MC Alger in the CAF Champions League.…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Orlando Pirates

Pirates legend names ideal replacement for Mbokazi

Orlando Pirates legend Moeneeb Josephs has named the ideal replacement for talented defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who is rumored to be leaving the club. The…
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Chippa United in training

Vilakazi outlines Chippa’s January transfer window plans

Chippa United head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has outlined the club's approach to the 2026 January transfer window to continue the fight to survive relegation.…
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Olisa Ndah with Orlando Pirates at training

Pirates mulling over future of Shandu and Ndah

Orlando Pirates are set to make a major decision on the future of two defenders, Bandile Shandu and Olisa Ndah, in the coming months. The duo have been…
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Makhehlene Makhaula with Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium

Ouaddou delivers verdict on the return of Makhaula and Ndah

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared his view on the return of senior players Makhehlene Makhaula and Olisa Ndah from injuries. The two…
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Vusumuzi Vilakazi with Chippa United

‘Chippa will never be relegated’: Vilakazi makes bold claim

Chippa United head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has made a bold claim about the club's situation, stating that the Chilli Boys "will never go down" to the second…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Relebohile Mofokeng at Orlando Pirates

WATCH: Pirates coach Ouaddou addresses Mbokazi transfer speculation

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has broken his silence on the swirling transfer reports surrounding Mbekezeli Mbokazi, addressing speculation…
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Orlando Pirates with Chippa United at Orlando Stadium

Pirates secure victory over Chippa as Mbokazi misses out

Orlando Pirates claimed a crucial 2-0 victory over Chippa United in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday night at Orlando Stadium, with Mbekezeli Mbokazi…
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